British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 18th December 2011

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
History Repeats Itself. Danny Baker. Copyright: Campbell Davison Media

History Repeats Itself

Episode 7

Ed Byrne, music writer David Hepworth and broadcaster Amy Lamé join Danny Baker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Doctor At Sea. Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde). Copyright: Rank Organisation

Doctor At Sea

Dirk Bogarde stars as a doctor who signs up to be a ship's medical man in an effort to find excitement.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 2 - Hanatomy

With Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Gyles Brandreth.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15pm
45 min
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 2, Christmas Special

Bradley Walsh returns with a festive special of Odd One In. This week, home team Jason Manford and Peter Andre take on an away team made up of Carol Vorderman and comedian Mark Watson.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 1, Episode 6

Featuring comedians Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, author Simon Garfield and the actor and writer Humphrey Ker.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse

A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 7

Sean Lock oversees more hilariously heated discussions. Here, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome Tim Vine and Stephen Mangan.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
65 min
Black Mirror. Jonas (Toby Kebbell). Copyright: Zeppotron

Black Mirror

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Entire History Of You

The Entire History Of You is set in an alternate reality where everyone has access to a system which records everything they do, see or hear. You need never forget a face, a holiday or a night out again... but is that always good thing?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Shop Assistant (Barbara Windsor)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 1 - Barbara Windsor's Little Cracker

A budding young actress receives a boost in a short inspired by the life and times of Barbara Windsor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Holiday

Harold announces his intention to go on holiday abroad, alone, next year - but Albert wants them to go back to Bognor together as usual.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Robin (Jack Whitehall)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 2 - Jack Whitehall's Little Cracker

The Prince of Thieves offers a few pearls of wisdom in a short inspired and written by Jack Whitehall.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan goes back to his roots in Wexford, Ireland with Stewart Francis and Lloyd Langford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
Brüno. Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Brüno

Prank comedy film starring Sacha Baron Cohen as a disgraced gay Austrian fashion journalist seeking fame and fortune in the US of A.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 8

The gang are freaked out when a fake medium with a superpower brings familiar faces from their past back to life.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Highlights Special

The traditional end of series repeat of the highlights.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 4, Episode 3

Corden referees as golfing champ and Major winner Rory McIlroy joins the Reds, and comedian Jack Whitehall is enlisted by the Blues. London 2012 hopeful Jo Jackson pops by too.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 4, Episode 5

Sketches include the Grand Prix interview, the "Red and Shiny" thing which doesn't exist yet, and Stephen being disgusted. Guest stars Phyllida Law and Stephen Moore.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 11

Rhod Gilbert hosts with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding and guests Jimmy Osmond, Tom Parker from The Wanted, Caroline Flack and Charlie Baker.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Split

Steve's ex, Julie Taylor, is worried about her missing brother and comes round looking for help from Steve. Dan and Anita are on the brink of separating again, Paul's late back from his 'course', Laura's got a surprise for him and an unhappy Becky is about to learn a secret from Steve's past.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
40 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 9

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Life's Too Short. Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC

Life's Too Short

Episode 6

Warwick meets up with estranged wife Sue and her solicitor - and new partner - Ian to finalise their divorce settlement. But his decision to bring his accountant along for advice and support doesn't work out as planned.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 3

Mr Darcy demonstrates his prowess to Miss Bennett at Freestyle Disco; there's an introduction to Glucozade Port, the world's first alcoholic isotonic drink; and a carnivorous man at a vegetarian dinner party points out that the cat looks lean and gamey.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 7 - Kali And The Psychological Warfare

Kali embarks on a campaign of psychological warfare against Vanessa Feltz. Marion tries to impress a long lost son with his special brand of fatherly advice. Destiny adopts extreme measures to get her paws on a decrepit old dog's unusually squeaky toy. Nelson tries his hand at matchmaking.

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